[Official] Cheongju KB Stars to continue with 'championship-winning coach' Kim Wan-soo! 3-year contract... coaching staff also re-signed

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Women's professional basketball team Cheongju KB Stars will continue with 'championship-winning coach' Kim Wan-soo (49).

KB stated, "We have re-signed with coach Kim Wan-soo, who led the team to the championship last season." The contract period is three years.

KB explained, "Based on our deep trust in coach Kim Wan-soo, we have re-signed him under conditions at the highest level in the league."

Coach Kim Wan-soo's re-signing was expected. This season, after winning the regular season championship, KB defeated Yongin Samsung Life in the championship finals to secure the club's third overall championship. Even with 'National Treasure Center' Park Ji-soo unable to play in the championship finals due to an ankle injury, coach Kim Wan-soo demonstrated leadership by uniting the team around 'Championship Finals MVP' Heo Ye-eun.

Coach Kim Wan-soo began his career as a professional team head coach after serving as a coach for Bucheon Hana One-Q (now Bucheon Hana Bank) and taking the helm of KB in 2021.

From his first year in charge, coach Kim Wan-soo led KB to an overall championship in the 2021-2022 season, establishing himself as a renowned coach. In the 2023-2024 season, KB also secured first place in the regular season. Although they failed to win the championship finals that season, coach Kim Wan-soo once again proved his coaching ability by leading the team to the playoffs even when Park Ji-soo temporarily left the team to play overseas in the following season.

The KB organization stated, "Coach Kim Wan-soo has been recognized for his leadership and coaching ability by leading the team to the top based on his excellent player development, strong organizational cohesion, and ability to handle institutional investors. He is also evaluated as a coach who consistently maximizes the potential of individual players and fosters steady growth."

It further added, "Coach Kim Wan-soo is a coach whose future endeavors are highly anticipated, not only for his past achievements. In particular, immediately after the season ended, he prioritized negotiations with FA players and team composition over discussions about his own re-signing, actively participating in the entire FA negotiation process to contribute to team stability."

Through the KB organization, coach Kim Wan-soo expressed his thoughts, saying, "I am grateful to the organization for their trust. I will do my best to bring greater excitement and victory to the fans."

Additionally, KB has also re-signed with senior coach Oh Jung-hyun and coach Jung Mi-ran, who have supported the team alongside coach Kim Wan-soo. They are expected to play key roles in their respective positions and provide significant support for the continued strengthening of KB Stars' competitiveness. Yeom Yun-a, who declared her retirement from active play at the end of last season, has newly joined as a dedicated development team coach.

KB also achieved meaningful results in this FA market. After lengthy negotiations, they re-signed 'core player' Park Ji-soo. The day before, KB officially announced, "We have re-signed with Park Ji-soo as a free agent (FA). The contract period is two years, with a total annual amount of 500 million won." Although they let go of 'league's top shooter' Kang Yi-seul (from Asan Woori Bank), they filled the gap by acquiring 'another FA' Yoon Ye-bin. Yoon Ye-bin has joined KB under a three-year contract with a total annual amount of 150 million won.

Furthermore, KB successfully concluded negotiations with five of its own players among the ten total FA candidates for 2026. The team remains equipped with championship-caliber strength. Under coach Kim Wan-soo's leadership, they are expected to challenge for another overall championship next season.

KB stated, "With the coaching staff configuration completed, KB Stars plans to make every effort for remaining roster strengthening tasks, including the acquisition of FA compensation players."

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